Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II digital camera : The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II puts even more shooting power in your pocket. Sleekly styled in strong, light aluminium, it’s a perfect travel partner for quality-conscious photographers who want DSLR-style images from a pocket camera with generous control options. The new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II now delivers even better results if you’re shooting indoors or at dusk without a flash. The newly developed back-illuminated Exmor R 1.0-type CMOS sensor increases sensitivity while reducing picture noise in tricky low-light scenes. Combined with the exceptional f1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, you’ll see the difference with exceptionally crisp, natural stills and Full HD video.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II
WiFi makes it easy to connect the camera wirelessly with your smartphone and transfer photos or videos for easy sharing. The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II is also the first ever camera from Sony with NFC (Near Field Communication), giving the extra convenience of One-touch connection with Android smartphones and tablets. There’s no set-up needed - simply touch your mobile device against the Sony RX100II and a wireless connection is made instantly. One-touch Remote even lets you trigger shutter release from your smartphone - great for group shots when you don’t want to be left out of the action.

Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal
The camera’s enthusiast appeal is further enhanced by a new Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal. Expand your photographic possibilities by attaching optional accessories - including an electronic viewfinder, powerful external flash and stereo microphone - via the versatile Multi Interface Shoe. The Multi Terminal also allows the addition of other options such as a shutter-release remote controller.

LCD display of the Sony RX100 II
The bright, detail-packed 3.0-type White Magic LCD display now tilts up and down, giving greater freedom to compose shots in comfort. Hold the Sony RX100II camera high up to reach over crowds, or get down low and see things from the perspective of pets and children. Compatibility with TRILUMINOS Colour technology ensures even richer, more natural colour reproduction with the new generation of BRAVIA televisions featuring TRILUMINOS Display.

Full HD video modes
Full HD video modes are expanded with the addition of 24p/25p shooting for smooth, cinematic movies. Other refinements include a step zoom function that’s accessible via the Sony Cyber-shot camera’s customisation menu. Instantly choose from five popular focal lengths using the control ring - 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm or 100mm: it’s an intuitive alternative to zooming in and out when you’re in a hurry.

PlayMemories Mobile app
The PlayMemories Mobile app has been updated to enable the one-touch capabilities of the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II, and also now features an enhanced user interface. It is available now for free from the Google Play store for all Android smartphones.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II price
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II price is set at € 750,-.The new Sony DSC-RX100 II digital compact camera is available to pre-order from the Sony website and is generally available in Europe from mid-July, 2013.